Heading for Pervasive Learning Professor Roy Leitch President

Heading for Pervasive Learning Professor Roy Leitch President

Mission • International Collaboration on behalf of the Scottish Universities (13) and Colleges (40) • Educational Reform within Scotland

Global Education Interactive Learning C&IT

International Standards The best of both worlds Local Relevance and Culture

Learning involves interaction with: Teachers Knowledge Peers Oneself => => interactive tutorials interactive materials interactive discussions interactive assessments Seeking the best use of human interaction and automated means

community context content context community All essential for effective learning

Content is central but is not sufficient Context is crucial and is essential Communities are captivating and increase motivation All three are necessary for effective learning

Status • • • Funded by Scottish Government Not-for-profit organisation 40 partners 23 Countries 85, 000 students World’s largest educational network

Distinctiveness of IU • Single link to a national educational system • One of the best in the World • Professional Organisation • Education Led • Extensive Educational Connections

Partner Services Business Scottish Services Local Academic Learning Partners Technology Services Learning Services

International Education Academic Local Learning Partners National International Governments Agencies

Vision Sustainable business International growth Educational reform